Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Bruges, 1255-ca. 1256
MS M.106 fol. 45v

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Christ: Harrowing of Hell -- Christ, scalloped crossed nimbus, standing with cross-inscribed bannered staff in left hand, grasps with right hand arm of Adam, nude, accompanied by three men in hell mouth within portal of crenellated building.
Scene with gold background, within decorated frame.